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Best Friend Groups Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated August 2026

If you already know Meetup, this is the deeper bench. 249+ friend groups apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of August 2026.

Compare top Friend Groups Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Meetup: Social Events & GroupsMeetup: Social Events & GroupsFree4.7★ (273K)YesYesAug 2026
2Friend GroupsFriend Groups$0.99 was $1.99—NoNoMay 2026
3GroupMeGroupMeFree4.7★ (1.6M)NoYesAug 2026
4Zupp: Make Friends WorldwideZupp: Make Friends WorldwideFree4.8★ (5)NoYesAug 2026
5CLUBWAKA Fun Sports & FriendsCLUBWAKA Fun Sports & FriendsFree5.0★ (3)NoNoAug 2026
6Clique: Friends Group ChatClique: Friends Group ChatFree4.7★ (107)NoNoAug 2026
7BFF: Make friends & meet upBFF: Make friends & meet upFree4.2★ (8K)YesNoAug 2026
8Circles - Meet Groups TogetherCircles - Meet Groups TogetherFree5.0★ (5)NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Friend Groups

Meetup: Social Events & Groups#1

Meetup: Social Events & Groups by Meetup LLC

Meet New People & Make Friends
Editor's Choice
🌐 Social Networking
4.7😐(273K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#13in Social Networking
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Connect with people who share your interests through local and online events. Discover or create groups, find new friends, build your network, and engage in discussions. Join or host events happening weekly.

What We Love

  • 🤝 Great way to meet new people
  • 🌍 Connects people with similar interests
  • 🎉 Helps with socializing and making new friends
  • 🌳 Organizes outdoor activities and events

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription fees
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with sharing personal information
  • 📢 Too many notifications and emails
GroupMe#3

GroupMe by Skype Communications S.a.r.l

Group Chats, Events, Calling
Worth Considering
🌐 Social Networking
4.7😐(1.6M ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#7in Social Networking
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Connect with family, friends, and colleagues through group chats, direct messages, and shared media. Easily add members via phone number or email, control notifications, and express yourself with custom emojis and GIFs. Share photos and videos to relive memories later.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent group communication
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive
  • 🚀 Reliable

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Syncing and loading issues
  • 🐛 Notification problems

More Friend Groups apps to explore

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Zupp: Make Friends Worldwide
Zupp: Make Friends Worldwide
Zupp: Make Friends Worldwide
Meet People, Group Chat & DM
Free

Connect with people globally and make new friends. Swipe through profiles, join group chats, and communicate through text, photos, or voice messages. Earn free in-app currency to enhance your experience.

Global friend discoveryCountry and gender filteringGroup chat rooms (Spots)
🌐 Social Networking
(5)
free with in-app purchases
5
CLUBWAKA Fun Sports & Friends
CLUBWAKA Fun Sports & Friends
CLUBWAKA Fun Sports & Friends
by WAKA Group, LLC
Free

Connect with your sports team, view game schedules, and find event locations. Easily message teammates and get directions to matches and social gatherings.

View schedules, times, and locationsGet directions to gamesMessage your team
⚽ Sports
(3)
free
6
Clique: Friends Group Chat
Clique: Friends Group Chat
Clique: Friends Group Chat
Daily hot takes, rants & DMCs
Free

This app provides a private group chat experience for friends and communities, focusing on real moments without social media pressures like followers or likes. It offers features for events and adventures, creating a dedicated space for your inner circle.

Private group chatsNo followers or likesFocus on real moments
🌐 Social Networking
(107)
free
7
BFF: Make friends & meet up
BFF: Make friends & meet up
BFF: Make friends & meet up
Friendship app by Bumble
Free

Connect with millions to build lasting friendships. Discover people who share your interests, hobbies, and life stage. This platform offers tools to express yourself, find compatible matches, and engage in chats or groups to plan real-world meetups.

Connect with millions of usersFind friends based on shared interestsProfile customization with bios and prompts
🌐 Social Networking
(8K)
free
8
Circles - Meet Groups Together
Circles - Meet Groups Together
Circles - Meet Groups Together
Meet new groups with friends
Free

This app helps you discover and connect with new groups of people alongside your friends. Create a circle of friends, explore nearby groups, and vote together to open group chats for making plans.

Create friend circlesDiscover nearby groupsGroup voting system
🌐 Social Networking
(5)
free
9
Syzigy: Make New Friends
Syzigy: Make New Friends
Syzigy: Make New Friends
Find People, Become Friends
Free

This app helps you build genuine friendships by connecting you with small groups who share your interests. Engage in meaningful conversations, share moments, and find a community where you truly belong, free from superficial interactions.

Interest-based 'Spheres'Small 'Circles' (up to 8 people)AI-powered conversation starters
🌐 Social Networking
(1)
free
10
Coala: Make New Friend Groups
Coala: Make New Friend Groups
Coala: Make New Friend Groups
Activities in Groups of 4
Free

Discover and join groups for any activity you enjoy. This app simplifies making new friends by matching you with compatible people based on shared interests and personality. Plans turn into reality with curated group experiences.

Activity-based group matchingPersonality compatibility filtersCustomizable group size
🌐 Social Networking
(160)
free with in-app purchases
11
Bonfire - Friend Groups
Bonfire - Friend Groups
Bonfire - Friend Groups
Home page for the group chat
Free
🌐 Social Networking
(0)
12
group your friends
group your friends
group your friends
never forget people again
Free

Easily organize and remember people within different groups. Add notes and pictures to individual contacts to enhance recall. This app helps you keep track of who belongs to which group, making it simple to refresh your memory later.

Create groups quicklyAdd people to groups easilyTrack group membership
📊 Productivity
(4)
free
13
Friend Secrets: Group Game
Friend Secrets: Group Game
Friend Secrets: Group Game
Anonymous questions for you!
Free

Discover your friends' deepest secrets through anonymous questions and honest answers. This party game is perfect for breaking the ice, getting real with your group, and making any hangout unforgettable.

Anonymous question askingHonest and shocking answersCreate or join games
🌐 Social Networking
(0)
free with in-app purchases
14
Tangl | Connect with Groups
Tangl | Connect with Groups
Tangl | Connect with Groups
by William Wilson
Free

Discover and connect with compatible friend groups for spontaneous social gatherings. This platform aims to enhance your social life by facilitating new friendships and relationships through group interactions.

Connect with other friend groupsFacilitates new friendshipsEnhances social life
🌐 Social Networking
(5)
free
15
FriendSync: Group Planner
FriendSync: Group Planner
FriendSync: Group Planner
by Bastian John
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
16
BAND - App for all groups
BAND - App for all groups
BAND - App for all groups
Build Your Team With One App
Free

This app helps groups of all kinds stay connected and organized. It offers features for communication, event planning, photo sharing, and task management to keep everyone in sync.

Group communication and announcementsEvent scheduling and remindersPhoto and video sharing
🌐 Social Networking
(64K)
free with in-app purchases
17
Kissy - Live Call, Group Chat
Kissy - Live Call, Group Chat
Kissy - Live Call, Group Chat
Talk, Meet New Friends
Free

Easily connect with new people and discover local events based on shared interests. Create or join activities, share updates, and build meaningful connections for both online and offline gatherings.

Meet like-minded peopleCreate and join activitiesDiscover nearby events
🌐 Social Networking
(36)
free with in-app purchases
18
Yayya - Group Voice Chat App
Yayya - Group Voice Chat App
Yayya - Group Voice Chat App
Party, Chill&Meet New Friends
Free

Connect with people from South Asia in lively voice chat rooms. Join parties, play games, and send gifts to express yourself. A vibrant community awaits for chilling and meeting new friends.

Voice chat roomsCommunity partiesIn-app games
🌐 Social Networking
(6)
free with in-app purchases
19
Blip: Private Friends Feed
Blip: Private Friends Feed
Blip: Private Friends Feed
a quieter place to share
Free

Share your life privately with your closest friends in a focused feed. Post photos, videos, text, and more, with options to react, reply, and create polls. Build shared collections of important moments and stay connected in real-time.

Post photos, videos, links, and textReact and reply to momentsCreate group polls
🌐 Social Networking
(1)
free
20
GetGroupy
GetGroupy
GetGroupy
by platinum m.r. investments and management ltd.
Free
🌐 Social Networking
(0)

FAQ about Friend Groups

What are the best friend groups apps for iPhone?
Meetup: Social Events & Groups tops our friend groups apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 273K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top friend groups apps we rank are free to download, including Meetup: Social Events & Groups and GroupMe.
Meetup: Social Events & Groups shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 249+ friend groups apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The app helps you discover and join local and online events and groups based on your interests. You can also create your own groups and host events, connecting with people who share similar passions.
Key features include discovering events by category or keyword, joining or starting groups, meeting new people, engaging in discussions, and direct messaging to stay in touch with new friends.

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